1 Thaler - Philip of Spiegel zum Desenberg

€1.00
IssuerCorvey, Abbey of
Year1758
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight29 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#158, Weing Corvey#198, Ilisch/Schwede#369, Dav GT II#2201
Obverse descriptionRound shield of 4-fold arms in baroque frame, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, 3 ornate helmets and large mitre above, date at end of legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPHILIPPUS D • G • ABBAS CORBEIENSIS S • R • I • PRINCEPS 1758
(Translation: Philip, by God`s grace, abbot of Corvey, prince of the Holy Roman Empire.)
Reverse descriptionFull-length facing figure of St. Vitus with palm branch, book and bird, recumbent lion behind
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSANCTUS VITUS PATRONUS CORBEIENSIS
(Translation: Saint Vitus, patron of Corvey.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1758  - -
Catalog ID3987177740
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